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The Best Windows 10 Tablets for Entertainment and Productivity on the Go

Unlike the Apple iPad and the Android offerings that are designed with a mobile-first mentality, Windows 10 tablets can also act as proper PCs when needed, thanks to their ability to run desktop apps. Some even come bundled with a keyboard dock that transforms them into notebooks. From budget-friendly options for casual users, all the way to high-end offerings that can replace your desktop, these are the best Windows 10 tablets out today.

The more affordable Windows 10 tablets have Intel Atom or Intel Core m3 processors, which make them suitable mostly for casual use and light productivity. If you're looking to use the device for work, we'd recommend that you opt for a model with Intel Core i5 and up.

At a quick glance, the latest Microsoft Surface Pro is just a fancy-looking tablet. However, thanks to its optional attachable keyboard and Surface Pen, powerful hardware, and ultra sharp 12.3-inch display, it's also a true mobile powerhouse that can replace a full-size laptop. Overall, it's a pricey (high-spec variants cost over $2,000, and you have to pay extra for the keyboard and stylus) but excellent option that's a true benchmark in its class.

The 12-inch Samsung Galaxy Book has a gorgeous Super AMOLED display that's a contender for the best in its class, and it has the tech giant's capable S Pen stylus. Other key features of the slate include a powerful Intel Core i5 CPU, various storage options storage, up to 11 hours of battery life, and a bundled keyboard cover. We only wish that its body felt a bit more premium (it's made of plastic).

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The ASUS Transformer Book T102HA is an affordable 10.1-inch pick with a metal body, a zippy quad-core Intel Atom x5 CPU, 4 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of expandable memory. A bundled keyboard docking station and stylus, excellent battery life (up to 11 hours on a single charge), rich set of wired and wireless connectivity options, and a fingerprint sensor make the slate a versatile option for casual users. The device is available in white with orange accents, or a much more subtle gray option.

The Huawei MateBook E has a gorgeous, ultra thin metal body, a sharp 12-inch display, and a built-in fingerprint sensor. You can choose between a variant with Intel Core m3 CPU in titanium gray, or a more powerful version with Intel Core i5 CPU with twice the RAM and storage (8 GB and 256 GB, respectively) in Champagne gold. Every MateBook E comes bundled with a nice keyboard cover.

The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 320 tablet starts well below $250 for a variant with Intel Atom x5 CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 64 GB of expandable storage, and a 10.1-inch HD display. However, we highly recommend that you spend $100 extra to get 4 GB of RAM and a much sharper display with 1,920 by 1,080 pixels. Every IdeaPad Miix 320 comes with a detachable keyboard and a solid set of wired connectivity options (two full USB ports and one USB-C).

The elegant HP Spectre x2 has a beautifully crafted body with integrated kickstand, an ultra-sharp 12.3-inch display, audio by Bang & Olufsen, a duo of speedy USB Type-C ports, and a detachable backlit keyboard. The device is available with a selection of powerful Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors, as well as fast storage and memory options. However, with up to eight hours of battery life, it's not the longest-lasting option in its class.

The Acer Switch 3 tablet cuts a fine balance between price, display size, and hardware features. Its specs include a reasonably capable Intel Celeron CPU, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, and a 12-inch Full HD display. The device comes bundled with a keyboard and a stylus, too.

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